Taiwan has confirmed Jiupeng Village in Pingtung County as the site of its first rocket launch facility, marking a major milestone in the country's space ambitions. Taiwan's space agency plans to have the launch site operational by 2030.
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00:00Taiwan's space program is one step closer to blast-off, with its rocket launch site
00:05now confirmed.
00:07Choupeng Village in the country's southern Pingtung County was chosen based on its environment
00:11and development potential.
00:13Local officials say they hope the site will bring more jobs and tourism, including the
00:18creation of a space museum.
00:20Taiwan Space Agency aims to have the launch site ready by 2030.